Social trauma, somatic trauma, and transgenerational trauma can have significant impacts on women living in a patriarchal society. Patriarchy, a system in which men hold the majority of power and women are often marginalized or oppressed, can contribute to various forms of trauma for women. Here’s how each type of trauma can affect women in…
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Body memory refers to the phenomenon where the body retains or “remembers” past experiences or traumas at a physiological level, even if the individual cannot consciously recall those experiences. It suggests that our bodies have the capacity to store and encode memories beyond the realm of explicit or conscious memory. Unlike explicit memory, which involves…
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Last weekend, I had the profound opportunity to assist a breathwork healer training. Little did I know that this experience would unearth a deep-seated body memory, causing me to confront the weight of ancestral trauma carried in my body. “They burned us – they burned us all.” It was a realization that unlocked the hidden…
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When exploring the feeling of being “hungry for love” in the body, it’s essential to approach the process with openness, curiosity, and self-compassion. Here are a few somatic prompts to help you connect with your body truth and uncover the sensations associated with this somatic (emotional, mental, energetic, bodily, sensational, feeling) state. Grounding and Centering…
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Gender-based violence (GBV) is a deeply ingrained, global issue that affects millions of women and girls in various forms, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Ending GBV is a collective responsibility that requires not only structural changes but also a shift in mindset and attitudes. One essential aspect of this process is empowering women and…
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Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive and devastating issue that affects millions of women and girls around the world. It takes many forms – including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse – and has far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and communities. As we collectively strive to end GBV within the next two generations, it’s crucial to explore effective…
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